Insider Riyadh Private City Tour Highlights
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Visit the national museum of Saudi Arabia and its impressive parks and gardens02
Head to the local souq to see where locals shop, and convene, picking up a souvenir or two03
Visit a UNESCO world heritage site, famous for its mud houses and winding streets04
Take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the Mamlaka TowerWhy we chose this tour
Our Insider Riyadh Private City Tour is the perfect way to get fully acquainted with the city of Riyadh. You will meet your friendly and knowledgeable local guide as you delve deep into Riyadh's history, both ancient and modern. Visit the national museum of Saudi Arabia and its parks, some of the most impressive gardens in the country. You'll see the Murraba palace built in a traditional style and one of the most important monuments in the area. Visit a local souq, famous for its brass, copper, jewelry, and carpets before heading towards another museum, Al Masmak, followed by a visit to one of the largest mosques in Saudi Arabia. Head on towards a UNESCO world heritage site, the Al Turaif district, to see its characteristic mud houses and walls with a maze of winding streets. Finish your day with a panoramic view of the Mamlaka Tower, the tallest building in the city. Our Insider Riyadh Private City Tour leaves every day.Book With Tourist Journey
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Insider Riyadh Private City Tour Itinerary
10:00 - Pickup from Riyadh
- You will be picked up from your hotel in Riyadh
Guided Tour of Riyadh City
- Your tour will start at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia. You'll be treated to a tour of Saudi history, the royal family, and everything about Saudi Arabia. The museum includes interesting examples of Arabian and Islamic art as well as architecture.
- Head towards the national museum parks, some of the best gardens you'll find in Saudi Arabia.
- Proceed to the Hall of King Abdulaziz where there is a showroom of old cars that were used by the king.
- Head towards the Murraba palace. Built in a local traditional Najdi style. this palace is one of the most important in the area and a place to get some incredible photos.
- Head towards the Dira Souq, or a traditional Saudi market famous for its copper and brass objects, jewelry, and dresses. You can also buy carpets and antiques to your heart's desire.
- The next stop is the Al Masmak, with its fascinating exhibitions of maps and photographs as well as historical artifacts and artworks.
- Your next stop will be the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Mosque which seats an impressive 17,000 worshippers and is one of the largest mosques in Saudi Arabia.
- A tour around the historical Diriyah is next, home to one of the Kingdom’s most ambitious heritage developments. The mud-brick walls of this district once housed a thriving desert city that was a powerhouse of culture and commerce.
- Head towards the Al Turaif district, the area’s citadel-marked quarter which is now a UNESCO world heritage site, thanks to its low-lying mud huts and maze of winding streets.
- Visit Kingdom Tower or Mamlaka Tower the tallest building in the city which is located by a commercial shopping mall. For a small extra fee, you can head to an observation bridge with magnificent views across the city.
18:00 - Drop off at Riyadh
- You will be dropped off at the same location you were picked up from.
NB - all timings on Insider Riyadh Private City Tour are approximate
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